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Emigrant Wilderness

The 113,000 acre Emigrant Wilderness; bordered by Yosemite National Park on the south,the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest on the east, and State Highway 108 on the north; is an elongated area that trends northeast about 25 miles in length and up to 15 miles in width. Watersheds drain to the Stanislaus and Tuolumne Rivers. Congress designated the Emigrant Wilderness in 1975, but most of the area was protected as a Forest Service Primitive Area since the 1920’s. The Emigrant Wilderness is a…

  • Managed by: USDA Forest Service

Frequently asked questions

Is Emigrant Wilderness reservable?

Emigrant Wilderness is primarily first-come, first-served. Use the availability view to gauge how busy it is before you go.

Where is Emigrant Wilderness?

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How do I book a campsite at Emigrant Wilderness?

Pick your dates on the availability calendar, then reserve through the official booking link. You can also set an alert and we'll notify you if a sold-out date opens up.

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